Calvin Church info for week of 4-28-2024
Calvin Announcements…
Early Morning Coffee is available every Sunday starting at 9:00 AM.
Please join us for Coffee Fellowship in the Family Life Center following worship today.
Ministries this week…
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
- Children in Worship: today, during worship.
- High School Youth Group: today, 4:00 PM.
- Coffee with Friends: Monday, 10:00 AM.
- Mom’s Bible Study: Wednesday, time TBD.
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Thursday, 8:00 AM.
Mark your calendar…
- National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 2nd.
- Mother’s Day Breakfast: Sunday, May 12th.
Offerings of the Day…
- April 28 – GEMS Girls’ Club (GEMS Sunday): a ministry devoted to bringing the Good News of Jesus to girls around the world. The mission of GEMS is to help bring girls into a living, dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. Their vision is to see girls around the world actively and enthusiastically expressing love for God and others—girls equipped, motivated, and passionately engaged in living out their faith. We thank Emily Teusink, Courtney Kingshott, Carly Besch, Lauren Paquin, Jamie Peterman, Anga Staley for taking on this role here at Calvin Church.
- May 5 – Missionaries (the Holtrop family) for more info, go to… resonateglobalmission.org/missionaries/steve-and-kim-holtrop. Please keep our missionaries in your prayers.
- May 12 – World Renew (Women of Hope Sunday): In communities around the world many people do not know the best practices for protecting their health. This Mother’s Day, join World Renew to discover how you can help women in vulnerable communities learn about proper food and nutrition, the importance of sanitation for disease prevention, and more, so their families have a better chance to flourish.
Unspecified offering donations will be placed in the General Fund.
Next Sunday’s Scripture will be Matthew 6:25-34.
Copies of the Today Devotional for May/June are available at the Info Center in the narthex. Pick up a copy this morning for use in your daily prayer and devotional times. Large print copies are also available.
Please take a moment to fill out a Connection Card if you are new to Calvin and/or would like more information on a ministry and/or have a prayer concern. Connection Cards are located in your pew or at the Info Center. Then, place it in the offering plate. Thank you!
Calvin Church is once again providing evening meals for families residing at Family Promise of the Lakeshore this week (April 28 –May 4). There is still two days open and available! If you have questions, please see/call Jan VanHouten 231-855-1113 or Lucile Hackett 907-987-9947.
You are invited to Coffee with Friends in the Fireside Room on Monday (April 29th) from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Come, spend some time enjoying each other’s company and a cup a coffee. We will be offering Coffee with Friends on the last Monday of each month. We hope to see you there!
National Day of Prayer is this Thursday, May 2nd. This year’s theme is “Lift up the Word – Light up the World”. For info on events in our area, see the flyer on the bulletin board by the drinking fountain.
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12th. Celebrate with your mom at Calvin Church Mother’s Day Breakfast (serving from 8:30 – 9:45 AM). ALL OUR WELCOME! Come, enjoy your Calvin Family as we celebrate Mother’s Day together.
This year’s Baby Bottle Blessing will begin next Sunday (baby bottles will be available in the narthex)! By simply filling a bottle with change, bills, or checks you will be helping to change lives and save lives. Your support allows Muskegon Pregnancy Services to provide FREE services for the community. “Your change…will help bring change!”
Have you taken time to experience our Prayer Trail lately? This wonderful trail was created for our neighbors, community, and church family to share in God’s amazing creation. Please enjoy!
Our sanctuary is equipped with an Induction Loop Assistive Listening System. To utilize, switch your hearing aid, cochlear implant, or tactile device to “T” (Telephone) or you may need to contact your provider for assistance.
Another way to give at Calvin is through VENMO. Go to our website, calvin-crc.org, click on the GIVE tab and follow the steps. Or go to your Venmo app, search for the Profile Name; Calvin-Muskegon (profile pic is our tree logo, verification code: 0082), then follow steps.
Prayer Opportunities
Do you have a prayer concern, praise, thanks, or update? If so, please let us know by filling out a Connection Card or you may visit/call /email the church office 231-737-5207 / info@calvin-crc.org so we can lift you and your loved one(s) up in prayer.
Attention Men: You have an open invitation to join us for breakfast/prayer at Russ’ Restaurant on Henry St. on Thursday mornings at 8:00 AM as we pray for the needs of the congregation while enjoying Christian fellowship and a wonderful breakfast.
You have an open invitation to join us for Prayer Group in the Fireside Room every Sunday morning beginning at 9:30 AM as we pray over the following concerns/praises. All ages are welcome!
Please Pray for…
- The family of Mary Jane Wolffis as they mourn her passing.
- The family of John Hackett (Dan’s dad) as they mourn his passing.
- Kirby & Karen Swords as Kirby is in Mary Free Bed (Muskegon) after suffering a stroke. His progress is very slow.
- Jim Graves as he continues his battle with cancer.
- Earl & Pat Lewis, Wilma Pontius, along with our other Special Friends.
Praises to Our God for…
- Guiding us daily to make wise decisions in a world of so many choices.
- Family and friends of our church: Bob Hoogstra, Merlin McPheron, Pat Brown, Jerry VanWoerkom, Bari Honick.
Moment of Thanks…
Thank you so very much for all of the cards and prayers sent for me during my recent hospitalization. I am now home, doing well (actually doing some walking!), and in the care of Mary Free Bed. My church family is very important to me, and I appreciate all of you.
Marie & Howard Allen
Opportunities to Serve
Would you like to volunteer on Sunday mornings to help in the sound booth? Training will be provided. See Bill Sorensen if you have questions or if you’d like to be added to the schedule.
Are you part of a team here at Calvin? We have several teams that would love new team members! Here’s a great way to use your spiritual gift(s) and talents.
► Building & Grounds Team
► Children & Youth Ministries Team
► Fellowship Team
► Mission & Outreach Team
► Prayer Team
► Safety Team
► Tech Team
If you would like more info on or would like to join any of these amazing and valuable teams, please see Vickie Curtis in the office.
The Children’s Message sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the drinking fountain. Is there a story you’d like to share with our young ones? Children’s Messages are a part of worship on Family Worship Sundays, which means No Children in Worship (Communion Sundays… Holidays… Summertime).
Requested Announcements…
Are you interested in attending Unity Christian Music Festival 2024? See/Call Anita Hasper (231-206-9015) to place your ticket orders by June 30th. Tickets must be paid in full either by check made out to Alive on the Lakeshore or cash, along with providing your name, phone number, email address. See the flyer at the Info Center for more information.
The 2024 appeal for The Banner, the CRC’s award-winning monthly magazine, has started. The Banner is delivered free in print and online, and this annual donation appeal makes it possible. To help keep this community conversation going please give online now at: TheBanner.org/Give
Please pray for Synod 2024! – The theme for synod worship and prayer is “God With Us”. You can sign up to pray on your own, with your church or small group, or at Calvin University in June. Check out the many opportunities at crcna.org/synod/prayer and join us in humble prayer for God’s will to be done in the CRC. Questions or comments? Email SynodPrayer@crcna.org.
Order of Worship
Rev. Mark Milkamp, leading
Acoustic Guitars: Craig Folger
Bass Guitar: Pastor Brian
Drums: John Konyndyk
Piano: Lucile Hackett
Praise Team: Craig Folger, Jessica Russell, Audrey Kingshott
Gathering Music
Welcome
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise & Worship: “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me”, “Open Our Eyes”
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: GEMS Girls’ Club
Offering
Faithful Family Verse for April: Romans 10:9-10
Morning Prayer
Message Series: “Up On the Mountain”
Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23
Message: “The Eye”
* Song: “Be Thou My Vision”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “Thank You Jesus For the Blood”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.